“ As the blessings of health and fortune have a beginning, so they must also find an end. Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay. Sallust
“ All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity. Sallust
“ Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty. Sallust
“ All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity. Sallust
“ It is a law of human nature that in victory even the coward may boast of his prowess, while defeat injures the reputation even of the brave. Sallust
“ They envy the distinction I have won; let them, therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it. Sallust
“ In victory even the cowardly like to boast while in adverse times even the brave are discredited. Sallust
